User manual SONY DC-J500

[. . . ] 3-240-974-61 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions About the area code The area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package. For accessories supplied with your CD player, check the area code of your model and see "Accessories (supplied/optional). " "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. D-CJ500 © 2002 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. [. . . ] <folder name> Press DISPLAY The number of tracks left* twice. and time remaining on the CD* Press DISPLAY ID3 TITLE twice. <file name> * Not displayed during Single play or Shuffle play. Press DISPLAY ID3 ALBUM three times. <album name> Press DISPLAY ID3 ARTIST four times. <artist name> 16 Checking the total number of files and folders on a CD with MP3 files While you are holding down DISPLAY, the total number of files and that of folders are displayed. Total number of folders Total number of files Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select "BASS 1" or "BASS 2. " No indication (Normal play) Notes · If the folder does not have a folder name, "ROOT" appears in the display. · If the file does not have ID3 tag information, "- - - -" appears in the display. BASS 1 BASS 2 Available features The selected sound mode is displayed. "BASS 2" enhances the bass sound more than "BASS 1. " Note If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function, turn down the volume. 17 Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Hold down SOUND on the CD player until "AVLS" appears in the display. Locking the controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Note If you use the SOUND function and the AVLS function at the same time, sound may be distorted. If this happens, turn down the volume. Displayed when the HOLD function is activated. To unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow. 18 Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. 1 2 Remove the power source (dry batteries or AC power adaptor) from the CD player. Connect the power source while pressing x on the CD player. To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x. Available features 19 B Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections. Notes · Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to avoid damaging the connected speakers. · We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor (not supplied) for recording. If you use the dry batteries as a power source, batteries may become completely depleted during recording. · Adjust the volume properly on the CD player and connected device so that the sound will not be distorted or noisy. to i About the G-PROTECTION and SOUND functions when using the connecting cord To record high quality CD sound, set the GPRO switch to "1. " Adjust the volume. Connecting cord Left (white) Right (red) Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc. 20 B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: · LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (see "Playing an audio CD or MP3 files") · AC power adaptor For the battery life, see "Specifications. " Notes · The indicator sections of roughly shows the remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power. · Depending on operating conditions, the indicator sections of may increase or decrease. Using the dry batteries For inserting procedure, see "Playing an audio CD or MP3 files. " To remove the dry batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below. To attach the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc. , attach it as illustrated below. (rear) When to replace the batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. Battery power is full. r r r r Connecting to a power source Battery power is getting low. Battery power is low. r Lo batt* Batteries are depleted. * Beep sounds. When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones. 21 Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 4. 5 V jack and an AC outlet. to an AC outlet AC power adaptor Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used. On AC power adaptor · Use only the AC power adaptor recommended in "Accessories (supplied/ optional). " Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction. Polarity of the plug to DC IN 4. 5 V · When disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet, grasp the adaptor itself. · Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. On dry batteries · Do not charge the dry batteries. · Do not throw the batteries into fire. [. . . ] stereo system, the sound is (page 20) distorted or noisy. While playing an MP3 file in c If you use an MP3 file that was compressed with a transfer bit rate the forward or reverse setting other than "128kbps, " this phenomenon may occur. We direction quickly, indications recommend setting the bit rate to "128kbps. " on the display become unstable. Symptom Additional information 25 Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Battery life* (approx. hours) (When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface. ) Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used. [. . . ]